Senior Safety Manager-Foundations

Kimmel & Associates•Minneapolis, MN

9d•$125,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Our client, a large family-owned heavy civil construction company headquartered in Minnesota, seeks a Senior Safety Manager – Foundations to lead safety strategy and execution across a multistate deep foundations operation. The company has nearly 100 years of industry experience and approximately $500 million in annual revenue. It specializes in self-performed site development, demolition, deep foundations, underground infrastructure, and environmental services, partnering with general contractors and public and private owners on complex regional projects. This senior-level leadership role is responsible for developing and managing safety programs across a five-state region. The manager partners with project management, field leadership, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies. The position calls for substantial civil construction safety experience and knowledge of risks involving deep foundations, cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, and complex construction operations. Regular travel throughout the operating region is required.

Requirements

8–10 years of progressive construction safety experience, preferably within civil or heavy civil construction.
Significant experience supporting multistate construction operations.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, and construction safety standards and best practices.
OSHA 30 certification required.
Proven leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and develop safety personnel.
Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and project-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout a five-state region.
A bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Health, or a related field is preferred; equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of deep foundations, cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, and related construction hazards.
OHST, CHST, or CSP certification.
OSHA 500 certification.
Confined Space training.
HAZWOPER training.
DOT and/or MSHA training.
Class A or B CDL with current medical card.
Experience with deep foundations, commercial/high-rise construction, bridges and marine structures, industrial/manufacturing facilities, or infrastructure and transportation projects.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and manage multistate safety programs for deep foundation operations.
Lead, mentor, and develop safety professionals across the organization.
Conduct and oversee risk assessments and develop site-specific safety plans.
Perform jobsite audits and inspections, identify hazards, and drive corrective actions.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Coordinate with regulatory agencies and assist with regulatory inspections and inquiries.
Lead investigations involving incidents, near misses, property damage, and other safety events.
Develop corrective and preventive action plans and monitor their effectiveness.
Analyze safety performance metrics and communicate trends, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Develop and coordinate safety training programs for field and project personnel.
Partner with project managers, site supervisors, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to maintain high safety standards.
Provide guidance on safe operations involving cranes, rigging, heavy equipment, and deep foundation activities.
Support the continued development of a proactive, company-wide safety culture.
Travel regularly throughout a five-state operating region to support projects and field teams.